AreaAustralia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityAgricultural sector

Date01/11/2019

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentAgricultural relief measures

DescriptionAnnounced that it would offer subsidized loans to farmers affected by drought. In addition, farmers would be able to buy water for growing fodder at discounted rates, while measures to improve rural infrastructure would also be implemented.

NotesAUSTRALIA – agricultural relief measure: In November, the Government of Australia announced that it would offer subsidized loans to farmers affected by drought. In addition, farmers would be able to buy water for growing fodder at discounted rates, while measures to improve rural infrastructure would also be implemented.